Staff Software Engineer, GRC Products - Vanta (Remote - Canada)

Role Overview

At Vanta, we're on a mission to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe security should be continuously monitored and verified. As a Staff Software Engineer within our GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Products team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our core product offerings. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with incredible product-market fit and contribute to building systems that enable our customers to seamlessly integrate their existing security and compliance programs with Vanta.

This role is based remotely within Canada (specifically Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia). You'll have the flexibility to work from your home office while collaborating with a talented and distributed team. You’ll drive long-term technical strategy, lead complex initiatives, and make high-impact decisions affecting your product area and the broader engineering organization.

A Day in the Life

Here's what a typical day might look like:

• Strategic Planning (Morning): You'll start your day by reviewing the long-term roadmap for your product area. You'll collaborate with engineering leadership and product managers to ensure alignment on priorities and technical direction.
• Technical Design (Mid-Morning): You’ll participate in a design review for a new feature. You’ll provide feedback on the architecture, scalability, and security implications of the proposed design.
• Coding and Implementation (Afternoon): You'll spend time coding and implementing key features of a new compliance automation system. You'll write clean, well-tested code and ensure it integrates seamlessly with existing systems.
• Mentoring and Guidance (Late Afternoon): You'll mentor a junior engineer on best practices for API design. You'll provide guidance on how to balance technical considerations with execution constraints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (End of Day): You'll meet with the security team to discuss the latest security threats and how they might impact Vanta's platform. You'll brainstorm solutions to mitigate these risks and ensure the security of customer data.

Why Remote - Canada?

Vanta is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. By offering this role remotely within Canada (Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia), we can tap into a wider pool of talented engineers. We believe that a distributed team can bring a variety of perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to more innovative solutions. We also recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer our employees the flexibility to work from home.

Career Path

As a Staff Software Engineer at Vanta, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a variety of directions. You can choose to specialize in a particular technical area, such as frontend development, databases, or distributed systems. You can also move into a leadership role, managing a team of engineers. Vanta is committed to providing its employees with the resources and support they need to achieve their career goals.

Salary & Benefits

Vanta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary: Vanta provides competitive compensation based on experience, location, and skillset.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Access to quality health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• Equity: Vanta employees are granted equity in the company, aligning their incentives with the long-term success of Vanta.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: We believe in the importance of rest and recharge, so take the time you need.
• Paid Parental Leave: Vanta supports growing families with generous paid parental leave policies.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely within Canada.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and training programs to enhance your skills.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness resources and programs to support your physical and mental health.
• Commuter Benefits: Transportation reimbursement.
• 401k Plan: Secure your future with our 401k retirement plan.
• Generous Equipment Budget: We'll ensure you have the tools needed to succeed.

Vanta's Security Culture

At Vanta, security is at the core of everything we do. We believe that security is not just a technical issue, but a cultural one. We foster a culture of security awareness and empower our employees to make informed decisions about security. We invest heavily in security training and education and encourage our employees to stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and best practices. Vanta is SOC 2 Type II certified.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced software engineer with a strong interest in security and compliance, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, results-oriented, and have a strong desire to learn and grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Vanta? Vanta helps businesses earn and prove trust by automating security monitoring and compliance.
2. What does the GRC Products team do? The GRC team develops and maintains Vanta's core product offerings related to Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
3. What technologies does Vanta use? Vanta uses a modern technology stack, including React, Python, and AWS.
4. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screen, a technical interview, and a behavioral interview.
5. What are Vanta's values? Vanta values trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.
6. What opportunities are there for professional development? Vanta provides opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and training programs.
7. What is the work-life balance like at Vanta? Vanta is committed to providing its employees with a healthy work-life balance.
8. What is the company culture like? Vanta has a collaborative and supportive company culture.
9. What is Vanta's stance on diversity and inclusion? Vanta is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
10. What are the growth opportunities at Vanta? Vanta is a rapidly growing company with many opportunities for growth and advancement.